2015 Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussein Hollyoaks star turned Oscar winner Rachel Shenton and The Chase's Mark Labbett have also been tipped to take part in Strictly Come Dancing, alongside former England footballer David James and Actress Michelle Keegan.

However sources say the show's 'curse' has put other names off.

"Strictly used to be show that no celebrity ever turned down. But the curse has changed all that," an insider claimed previously.

They added: “There is now a genuine concern that appearing on the show can negatively impact relationships.”